English–German
“lay down” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈfɛstˌʃʁaɪ̯bən/
Example
Im Vertrag ist das genau festgeschrieben.
This is laid down precisely in the contract.
How to say “lay down” in German
“Lay down” in German is festschreiben.
A rule or condition is written into a document so that it becomes fixed and binding.
Example sentences with festschreiben
Die Arbeitsbedingungen sollten klar festgeschrieben werden.
The working conditions should be clearly laid down.
Tips for using festschreiben
- As a separable verb, festschreiben becomes schreibt ... fest in the present and festgeschrieben as its past participle.
Other German words for “lay down”
Die Behörde verordnet neue Regeln.
The authority is laying down new rules.